How much funding does Impact Grant provide?

Impact Grant provides $100,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Impact Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

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Funding Amount

$100,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Impact Grant

Funder: Impact100 Martin Inc (FL, US)
Geographic Scope: Martin County, Florida
Award Amount: $100,000 per grant
Recurrence: Annual

Background

Impact100 Martin is a women's philanthropic collective giving organization founded in 2017. It is part of the global Impact100 movement, which was created and founded in 2001 by Wendy Steele (2014 Jefferson Award recipient for Public Service). The organization operates as a giving circle within The Community Foundation Martin-St. Lucie.

Model

At least 100 women each donate $1,000 annually, with 100% of donations given directly to charity. Members collectively vote to award Impact Grants of $100,000 to nonprofit organizations and programs.

Purpose & Focus

Awards for nonprofit organizations and programs serving Martin County
Funding for initiatives and projects with profound and lasting impact on the Martin County community
Addresses critical needs and problems in Martin County
Eligible focus areas: All facets of need in Martin County (education, human services, health, hunger relief, domestic violence support, youth programs, etc.)

Eligibility

Applicant Type: Nonprofit organizations serving Martin County
Program/Project Requirements: Must address a critical need or problem with lasting impact on the community
Geographic Scope: Martin County, Florida only

Grant History

2018: First grant awarded to Project LIFT ($100,000)
2019: Second annual grant ($100,000)
2020: COVID-19 emergency grants ($224,000 total distributed to 14 nonprofits in emergency response)
2021: Two $100,000 grants awarded (House of Hope and SafeSpace)
2022: Organization topped $1M+ in total grants since founding
As of latest reporting (2022), over $1,034,000 awarded to area nonprofits

Contact Information

Organization: The Community Foundation Martin-St. Lucie / Impact100 Martin Address: 11718 SE Federal Hwy., #440, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 Phone: (772) 245-7770 or (772) 288-3795 Email: [email protected] Website: www.impact100martin.org Contact Person: Robin Cartwright (Membership inquiries)

Additional Notes

The organization has grown from seeking 100 members to 200+ members as of recent years
Multiple grants may be awarded in a single year (e.g., 2021 awarded two $100,000 grants)
Annual Grant Awards Celebration typically held in April where members vote on recipients
Finalists present proposals and members vote electronically for recipients

How to Apply

Application Process

#### Overview
The application process includes a Letter of Intent (LOI) submission followed by full grant applications from finalists. Nonprofits may be invited to a Grants Workshop for guidance on eligibility, guidelines, and deadlines.

#### Steps
1. Attend Grants Workshop (Optional but Recommended)
- Informational session covering grant process details, eligibility, guidelines, and deadlines
- Typically held in January
- RSVP with Robin Cartwright at (772) 288-3795

2. Submit Letter of Intent (LOI)
- Submission deadline: Typically late January (e.g., January 24 for 2019 cycle)
- Submit to [email protected]
- LOI should outline the proposed program/project

3. Finalist Selection
- Organizations submitting LOIs are reviewed
- Finalists are selected to proceed to full application

4. Submit Full Grant Application
- Selected finalists complete full applications
- Application details available at www.impact100martin.org

5. Finalist Presentations
- Finalists present proposals at Grant Awards Celebration (typically April)
- Presentation time: 7 minutes per organization
- Members attend presentations (in-person and/or virtual)

6. Member Vote
- Impact100 Martin members vote electronically for grant recipients
- Votes cast during or immediately following presentations
- Winners announced at celebration event

#### Required Materials

Letter of Intent (LOI) with program/project description

Full grant application (if invited as finalist)

Complete grant information and application materials available at www.impact100martin.org

#### Key Deadlines

LOI Submission: Typically late January

Grant Awards Celebration & Voting: Typically mid-April

Notification of award: Announced at celebration event

#### Important Notes

Complete grant guidelines, eligibility requirements, and application details available at www.impact100martin.org

Nonprofits addressing all facets of need in Martin County are eligible

Proposed program/project must have profound and lasting impact on the community

Early planning recommended: "It's not too early to start thinking of a project..."

#### Grant FAQs & Additional Information
Frequently asked questions about the grants process, timeline, LOI requirements, and other details available at www.impact100martin.org/grant-faqs or www.impact100martin.org/loi-application

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